Welcome to 42 MacRae Avenue, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering over 2,500 sq. ft. of finished living space in the heart of Sydney River. The versatile lower level functions as a second living unit, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income potential. The main level features a bright kitchen with a walk-in pantry, double wall oven, and dishwasher. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet, while the main bathroom includes a double vanity, separate shower, and Jacuzzi tub. Recent updates include a new propane boiler, on-demand hot water system, upgraded 200-amp electrical service, and four heat pumps installed in 2026 for efficient year-round comfort. Enjoy your private backyard oasis featuring a heated 18' x 36' in-ground pool, a 24' x 14' wired pool house with running water and a half bathroom, a 28' x 20' wired detached garage, pool shed, woodshed, paved driveway, and a large fenced backyard perfect for children, pets, and entertaining. Located within walking distance of the Sydney River shopping district and the Sydney River Tennis Club, and just minutes from downtown Sydney, the new NSCC Waterfront Campus, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, the new Cancer Centre, and only 10 minutes to Cape Breton University and the new medical school. This exceptional property offers space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location. (id:44040)
Building
Size:2547 sqft
Parking Spaces:
Bedrooms:
5 | (3 Above Ground) | (2 Below Ground)
Bathrooms:
4 | (1 Half)
Basement:-
Flooring:Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Roof:-
Heating:
(Baseboard heaters, Heat Pump, Ductless, Hot Water)
Fireplace:-
Cooling:Air Conditioned, Wall unit
Utility Water:Municipal water
Foundation:Poured Concrete
Architecture:-
Construction Date:2005-01-01
Rooms
Bath (# pieces 1-6)
Second level
Dimension: 13.9x9.6
Primary Bedroom
Second level
Dimension: 23.1x11.2
Bedroom
Second level
Dimension: 16.9x12.6
Bedroom
Second level
Dimension: 14x9.9
Utility room
Basement
Dimension: 13.4x10.5
Bedroom
Basement
Dimension: 15x9
Kitchen
Basement
Dimension: 11.7x10
Living room
Basement
Dimension: 21.9x15.8
Bedroom
Basement
Dimension: 10.9x9.6
Laundry / Bath
Basement
Dimension: 9x7
Kitchen
Main level
Dimension: 20.3x13
Dining room
Main level
Dimension: 12.3x13.6
Living room
Main level
Dimension: 16.9x12.3
Laundry / Bath
Main level
Dimension: 11x9.5
Foyer
Main level
Dimension: 17x5.1 + 5x3.5
Features
Walk-In Closet
Area Amenities With Map
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